Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers Set for Stanley Cup Final
Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context
Regular Season and Playoff Matchups
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have faced each other 42 times in the regular season, with the Oilers holding a slight edge with a record of 22-16-4. However, the Panthers have won the last three meetings, including a 3-2 overtime victory in their final regular season matchup in 2023.
The two teams have never met in the playoffs, making this year's Stanley Cup Final a historic first.
Championships and Playoff Success
The Oilers have won five Stanley Cups, most recently in 1990. The Panthers have never won a Stanley Cup, but they made their first appearance in the Final in 1996.
In the 2023 playoffs, the Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, and Dallas Stars to reach the Final. The Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers.
Key Players to Watch
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are the Oilers' top scorers, while Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe lead the way for the Panthers. In goal, the Oilers have Jack Campbell while the Panthers have Sergei Bobrovsky.
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